It stands 75 feet high, is a massive red sandstone and encloses a complex of palaces and entertainment halls. It was formerly known as Quila-e-Mubarak or the Blessed Fort, the Red Fort lies along the banks of Yamuna River whose waters fed the moats surrounds the fort.

It is one of the oldest markets in Old Delhi which is a chaotic wholesale market lined up by hawkers and porters offering a medieval-era shopping experience. It is an important historical site famous for the availability of every kind of items and food.

It stands on a high podium with 17 arched openings on each side. There are five linked Baghdadi octagonal chambers housing several tombs and gardens. The main chamber is the taller one in the center and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It defines the capital as one great love of the Mughals.

It can rightly be known as Delhi’s Arc-de-Triomphe and is a war memorial site in the heart of the Indian capital. The surrounding area has a garden which attracts families to plan a picnic. A late evening stroll is a great option for you to hobnob with locals as well.